Dog Daycare
As much as we’d love to be there for our dogs 24/7, the reality is many of us don’t have the luxury of being at home with our dog all the time. That’s where Kip Dog Daycare comes in and is the dog daycare Australian fur families trust.
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What is Dog Daycare?
Dog Daycare is a great solution for dog owners looking to keep your dogs active and social when you’re not around. Your dog can meet new friends in a supervised setting, and it provides them with a safe space to do what they do best: be a dog!
With Kip, you won’t need to worry about your dog getting up to mischief at home anymore. We’ll make sure that you know what your dog is up to at daycare with regular photo/video updates.
With more and more pet owners returning to office-based work, dog daycare is becoming a popular option, but it’s not just for people away from their dogs. Many pet owners still routinely drop their dogs off for a day of fun and play at Kip!
What To Expect From Dog Daycare
Daily Schedule
At Kip, we start bright and early, with drop-off before 9am, but the earlier the better. Our staff will greet you and your dog and bring them into the daycare so that your dog can start their day of fun!
Throughout the day, you’ll receive regular photo/video updates in your Customer Portal to stay updated with all the fun. You can also watch all the activities on our social media accounts.
All good things must come to an end, though, and you can pick up your dog at the end of the day. Our carers will bring your dog to you in reception and give you a quick rundown of their day and any feedback they may have.
Then we get to do it all again when they visit us next time!
Safe Socialisation
Dogs are pack animals and generally love socialising, but it’s important to offer safe socialisation. We know every dog has their own personality, so we find the best group of playmates for your dog based on their size and how they like to play.
This gives them the chance to meet some like-minded friends, both new and old, while our staff watch over the groups to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Staff and Supervision
At daycare, you can be assured that your dog will be constantly supervised by our animal attendants. Not only are our staff trained in animal care, but they’re pet owners themselves, so they understand the importance of high-quality care.
Kip’s company vet also allows staff access to prompt veterinarian advice should the need arise.
Regular Updates
It’s never easy leaving your dog so we provide regular photo/video updates directly to your personalised Customer Portal. This means you can keep up with all the fun no matter where you are!
We often post on social media too throughout the day, so make sure to follow Kip to stay up to date.
Doggy Daycare Pick Up and Drop Off
While our activities are off the leash, we require all dogs to arrive at Kip on lead and wear a well-fitted collar and/or walking harness. For the safety of both your dog and other customers, your dog is to remain under your control at all times.
At Kip, we like keeping our receptions calm and safe, especially for our newer pups. On arrival, please wait until a staff member is ready to take your dog and do not allow them to roam the daycare, jump on staff or approach other customers.
Our Dog Daycare Process
Choose Your Date
Request your daycare visit and complete your dog’s profile, including details such as your dog’s vaccinations and any medications they need.
Arrival
Drop off your dog at Kip before 9am.
Settling In
Your dog will slowly be introduced to the daycare group, allowing them to interact with other dogs under close supervision and encouraging positive socialisation.
Scheduled Rest Time
Nap time and health checks to reset and recharge before an afternoon of play.
Regular Updates
Stay in the loop with what your dog is up to with regular photo/video updates directly in your personalised Customer Portal.
Home Time
Pick up your dog in the afternoon and our team will talk you through your dog's day and recommendations for future visits.
A Kip Daycare Day
Your dog’s day is split up between morning play and afternoon play. Mornings are full of high-energy play, allowing your dog to get all the sillies out of their system. It’s also the best time for our team to work on some enrichment activities where they can to focus the best. These activities rotate frequently, so your dog will have something new each week.
In between our play sessions is scheduled rest time for your dog. This gives them a chance to wind down and recharge before playing again and helps to manage over-arousal in dogs. A dog that doesn’t have the opportunity to rest can lead to a cranky dog, and a cranky dog can lead to unwanted situations, so we nip that problem in the bud with our scheduled naps.
Once we’ve all had our beauty sleep, it’s time for some light afternoon play and snuggles, and then it’s time to go home!
Enrichment Activities
Every visit to Kip means regular mental and physical stimulation through enrichment activities and regular playtime.
Enrichment activities help to work your dog’s brain and can prevent boredom, build confidence, teach skills like problem-solving, and allows them to explore natural behaviours and instincts, like sniffing and chewing.
We rotate our enrichment activities frequently so your dog won’t experience the same activity each week. This also keeps your dog engaged with our team to help build relationships.
Secure Play Areas
Our facilities are purpose-built to make sure that your dog gets the most out of their visit to Kip. With air-conditioning to tackle those warmer days and heaters to keep warm on frostier days, your dog will be comfortable all year round.
Our daycares offer multiple playpens, secured with dog-proof fencing and a double-gate system to prevent escapees. This gives your dog a safe space to play with all their friends and run around to their heart’s content.
Stay Spick and Span
All that play can leave a little mess, so why not cross two hurdles with one leap and give your dog a wash or a groom?
Kip dog daycare offers washes to leave your dog feeling fresh and smelling like daisies so that when you pick them up, all you have to do is take them home and listen to all the fun they had that day!
Things to Know Before Your First Day
So you’ve chosen the date of your first day and put in a request - how exciting! Before we can accept your dog, we need to make sure their vaccinations are up to date. This is for the safety and well-being of your dog and all the other dogs in our care.
- Puppies can attend daycare 10 days after their second vaccination.
- Dogs must be de-sexed by 12 months (state-specific regulations apply).
- An up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) vaccination certificate must be provided, either in person or on the Customer Portal.
Trial Visits at Our Doggy Daycares
Like going to a new school, it may take a few visits before your dog feels comfortable at daycare. That’s why a trial day is so important. These are usually shorter days where our team will ease them into the daycare environment and assess their reactions to the pens, other dogs, and staff.
We’ll update you on how they’re settling in mid-morning, and if they pass with flying colours, they’re welcome to stay the whole day. All dogs that visit Kip have passed this temperament assessment.
At the end of their first day, our team will walk you through their report card and provide feedback. Remember, it’s normal for your pup not to settle completely on their first visit.
Different daycares have different philosophies on which dogs to take, and we believe it's essential that all our dogs LOVE coming to Kip rather than just tolerating it.
What Are The Benefits of Doggy Daycare?
Scheduled Routines
Dogs thrive on routine, both at home and at daycare. By keeping a routine, your dog is less likely to experience stress, and they can learn to adapt better to different environments too. In fact, some pet parents claim that their dog knows what days are daycare days and can’t wait to get out the door (and into our doors!).
Mental & Physical Health for Dogs
Not only will your dog get lots of physical exercise, but they’ll get plenty of mental stimulation too. They’ll have the chance to burn off their energy in a safe and secure environment, keeping their bodies and their brains fit and healthy.
Social Skills for Dogs
Even dogs need a place to develop their social skills, and daycare is one of the best places to do that. They’ll learn how to behave around other dogs and read their social cues. This can help prevent aggression and other behavioural issues that can arise when dogs aren’t properly socialised.
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See what our guests think
Tori&Aliyah
It actually would of been rude of me, not to write a review!! My mini dachshund goes here, and unlike other schools they do not have the dangerous equipment i was anxious about. The daycare was super friendly, nice, reassuring and patient with my baby... I received a report card on his first day, and in great detail which means they really do not over look anything. You have you own account, and not only receive updates but little personal videos, along with the ones posted on Instagram. Kip is everywhere, and your account is connected, so it is super convenient and i would totally recommend for anyone looking! Thank you!!! x
P B
Great place! They even do report cards for your dawg I like that they have enrichment activities too.
Simon Stanistreet
Great place for your doggo to spend a day when you're otherwise engaged. The staff know their dogs and the service is excellent. Our pup always comes home happily satisfied from a day of activity.
Fellicia Stanzah
Very professional and knowledgeable staffs. Attentive to each dogs and help to reward good behaviours. Not just a “daycare”
What we do
DOG BOARDING
Are you needing overnight care for your dog?
Keeping your four-legged friend happy, comfortable and safe is what pet boarding with us is all about. Every Kip trip comes with cosy rooms, premium meals, and extras that are sure to entertain even the fussiest pets.
CAT BOARDING
Do you have a cat that requires overnight care?
Many of our pet retreats offer cat accommodation options. Our staff are well versed in the quirks of our feline friends - providing a high level of care and attention in accommodation from standard rooms to penthouse suites.
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